Full Legislative History
Resolution Number: 1979-A022
Title: Amend Canon III.1.2 [Rules of Diocesan Commissions on Ministry]
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred
Final Text:

Resolved, That Title III, Canon 1 be amended to read:

Sec. 2. The Commission on Ministry may adopt rules for its work, subject to the approval of the Bishop; Provided, the same are not inconsistent with the Canons of the General Convention and the Diocese. These rules may include the appointment of Committees of the Commission (such as Selection, Examination, Interviewing and Continuing Education) to act on its behalf, with ultimate responsibility remaining with the Commission as a whole to certify recommend the applicant for admission as a Postulant or Candidate and for ordination to the Diaconate and to the Priesthood.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Denver, 1979 (New York: General Convention, 1980), p. C-76.